NAICS 42371: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS industry
Code facts
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423
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42
- Codes under it
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- Contract awards
- 68,344 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $45,799,583 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $1,846,385 |
| FY2026 | $49,392,032 |
| FY2025 | $45,799,583 |
| FY2024 | $53,833,758 |
| FY2023 | $43,142,324 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wright Tool Company, LLC | $49,022,331 | |
| 2 | R.m. Waite Co., LLC | $814,441 | |
| 3 | Supply King Usa, LLC | $305,864 | |
| 4 | Supplyforce.com, LLC | $241,336 | |
| 5 | MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. | $223,915 | |
| 6 | JTM Enterprises LLC | $94,320 | |
| 7 | Okinson Group LLC | $63,650 | |
| 8 | Beyond Vision - AIB Inc. | $56,275 | |
| 9 | Takeuchi Co., LTD. | $46,397 | |
| 10 | Govcrest Inc. | $42,543 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 42371 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Services Administration | $50,163,951 | |
| 2 | Department of Justice | $645,803 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $155,259 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $62,455 | |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $59,912 | |
| 6 | Department of State | $53,544 | |
| 7 | Department of the Army | $46,397 | |
| 8 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $36,549 | |
| 9 | Department of the Treasury | $10,380 | |
| 10 | National Gallery of Art | $4,630 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
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| 1 | 5120 Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered | $46,284,626 | |
| 2 | 5340 Hardware | $3,761,061 | |
| 3 | 5110 Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered | $814,484 | |
| 4 | 5975 Electrical Hardware and Supplies | $154,848 | |
| 5 | 4510 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories | $46,397 | |
| 6 | 5905 Resistors | $36,549 | |
| 7 | 8465 Individual Equipment | $33,672 | |
| 8 | 5640 Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials | $28,657 | |
| 9 | 7J20 IT and Telecom – Security and Compliance Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software) | $17,163 | |
| 10 | 5210 Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's | $16,388 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
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| 1 | Michigan | $46,934,830 | |
| 2 | California | $835,896 | |
| 3 | New York | $721,165 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $227,562 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $94,320 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $67,627 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $56,275 | |
| 8 | Texas | $39,371 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $37,021 | |
| 10 | Washington | $28,657 | |
| 11 | Indiana | $16,043 | |
| 12 | Illinois | $10,156 | |
| 13 | Maryland | $4,630 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42371 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 42371
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers | 150 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware, knives, or handtools.
Illustrative examples
- Blades (e.g., knife, saw) merchant wholesalers
- Brads merchant wholesalers
- Cutlery merchant wholesalers
- Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers
- Handtools (except motor vehicle mechanics', machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
- Hardware (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers
- Keys and locks merchant wholesalers
- Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers
- Locks, security, merchant wholesalers
- Power handtools (e.g., drills, sanders, saws) merchant wholesalers
- Staples merchant wholesalers
- Tacks merchant wholesalers
- Tools, hand (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision tools), merchant wholesalers
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Quick answers
What is NAICS 42371?
NAICS 42371 is Hardware Merchant Wholesalers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for brads merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for brads merchant wholesalers is 423710, Hardware Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for tacks merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for tacks merchant wholesalers is 423710, Hardware Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the NAICS code for cutlery merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for cutlery merchant wholesalers is 423710, Hardware Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 150 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42371?
NAICS 42371 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42371?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42371 obligated $45,799,583 in fiscal year 2025 and $194,014,082 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42371?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42371 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Wright Tool Company, LLC ($49,022,331); R.m. Waite Co., LLC ($814,441); and Supply King Usa, LLC ($305,864).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42371?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42371 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are General Services Administration ($50,163,951), Department of Justice ($645,803) and Department of Homeland Security ($155,259).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42371?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42371 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 5120 Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered; 5340 Hardware; and 5110 Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered.
Where is the work under NAICS 42371 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42371 over the last 12 months are Michigan ($46,934,830), California ($835,896) and New York ($721,165).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42371?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42371 is Cover, protective, dust and moisture s, award notice from Land and Maritime (DLA), posted September 1, 2026.
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